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Fig. 206 In the front R-Line bumper, right-hand side: remove the fog light.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Follow the instructions on the checklist.
2.Take the screwdriver and wire hook out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.
3.Hook the wire hook into the opening on the cover under the fog light ⇒ Fig. 206. Pull
the cover forwards in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 206①.
4.Unscrew the two securing screws ② in the trim panel ③ with the screwdriver.
5.Unclip the trim panel ③ and remove in the direction of the arrow.
6.Unscrew the two securing screws in the fog light ④ (close-up) with the screwdriver.
7.Pull the headlight out of the bumper towards the outside of the vehicle.
8.Release the connector and pull it off.
9.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with
the bulb.
10.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
11.Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
12.Connect the connector to the bulb holder. The connector should click into place.
13.Push the headlight from the outside into the openings and insert into the bumper.
14.Tighten the two securing screws in the fog light ④ (close-up) with the screwdriver.
15.Insert the trim panel ③ into the bumper in the opposite direction to the arrow. The
trim panel must click into place securely.
16.Tighten the two securing screws ② in the trim panel ③ with the screwdriver.
17.Insert the cover ① into the bumper in the opposite direction to the arrow. The cover
must click into place securely.
18.Stow the wire hook and screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit.
Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster in the body
Fig. 207 On the side of the luggage compartment: removing the tail light cluster.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail light cluster
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Checklist Information on 
changing bulbs.
2.Open the boot lid ⇒ Boot lid.
3.Open the section of side trim in the luggage compartment near the tail light cluster in
the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 207.
4.
Press the red catch ⇒ Fig. 207① on the connector and pull out the connector
⇒ Fig. 207②. If necessary, use the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit to undo the
red catch.
5.Release the securing bolt anticlockwise ⇒ Fig. 207③.
6.Carefully pull the tail light cluster to the rear to remove it from the body. Place it on a
clean, smooth surface.

Changing the bulb
7.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go and carefully pull it out of the tail
light cluster together with the bulb.
9.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
10.Carefully insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster and turn it anticlockwise until
the bulb holder engages.
Fitting the tail light cluster
11.Carefully put the tail light cluster into the opening in the body.
12.Use one hand to hold the tail light in the fitting position while using the other hand to
screw the securing bolt firmly back in ⇒ Fig. 207③.
13.Check that the tail light cluster is positioned correctly and securely.
14.Connect the connector to the bulb holder and press into place.
15.Close the section of side trim in the luggage compartment near the tail light cluster
against the direction of the arrow
16.Close the boot lid ⇒ Boot lid.
The illustrations show the left-hand tail light cluster. The right-hand tail light cluster housing is
a mirror image of the one shown.
There are various types of tail light cluster, so the position and design of covers, bulbs and
bulb holders may vary from those shown in the illustrations.
In tail light clusters with LEDs, some light elements may be fitted with normal bulbs. These
bulbs can be changed.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Lighting
Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. A separate display appears in the
instrument cluster if there is a cornering light fault.A trailer turn signal or all trailer lights have
stopped working.
Check the exterior lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required ⇒ Changing bulbs. If all
bulbs are OK or there is a fault in the dynamic cornering light, go to a qualified workshop.
Monitoring the lights on a connected trailer
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle will also monitor certain bulbs on a
trailer which has been connected properly via the trailer socket.
If a trailer turn signal or all the trailer lights fail, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will
go out.
Changing fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Fuses in the dash panel
⇒ Fuses in the engine compartment
⇒ Fuse table for fuses in the dash panel
⇒ Fuse tables for fuses in the engine compartment
⇒ Changing a blown fuse
At the time of print we are unable to provide an complete overview of the locations of the fuses for
the electrical consumers. This is because the vehicle is under constant development, because
fuses are assigned differently depending on the vehicle equipment level and because several
consumers may use a single fuse. You can get more information about the fuse layout from a
Volkswagen dealership.
Several electrical consumers could share a single fuse. Conversely, a single consumer could have
more than one fuse.
Therefore fuses should only be replaced when the cause of the fault has been rectified. If a new
fuse blows shortly after insertion, have the electrical system checked by a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.

This chapter does not refer to all the fuses in the vehicle. These should be changed only by
a qualified workshop.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 208 Dash panel on the driver side: fuse box cover.
Fig. 209 Fuse box cover in the dash panel: right-hand drive vehicle, on the front passenger side.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Left-hand drive: opening the fuse box in the dash panel
•Open the stowage compartment on the driver side ⇒ Fig. 208.
•Empty stowage compartment if necessary.
High voltages in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death.
•Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
•Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.
WARNING
Using unsuitable or repaired fuses and bridging an electrical circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injuries.
•Never fit fuses that have a higher fuse protection limit. Fuses must always be replaced
by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and markings) and size.
•Never repair a fuse.
•Never use a metal strip, paper clip or similar objects to replace a fuse.
WARNING
•To avoid damage to the electrical system in the vehicle, switch the ignition, the lights
and all electrical consumers off and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock
before changing a fuse.
•You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher
amp rating.
•Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture
in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.
NOTICE

Fig. 211 In the dash panel: fuse layout.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The table shows the fuse locations of the electrical equipment relevant for the driver. The first
column in the table contains the location. The other columns contain the fuse designs, the amp
rating and the consumer protected by the fuse.
Depending on the market and specification of your vehicle, the fuse numbers and positions may
differ to those given in the table. If necessary ask your Volkswagen dealership for the exact fuse
layout.
Fuse
location
⇒ Fig. 211
Fuse
design
Amp
rating
Electrical consumers
F4MINI10Anti-theft alarm.
F6MINI10Selector mechanism for the automatic gearbox
F7MINI10Control unit for air conditioning system or heating and
fresh air system, rear window heating relay
F8MINI10Light switch (dipped headlights), rain/light sensor,
electronic parking brake
F10MINI7,5Display, Infotainment controls
F11ATO40Exterior lights, left
F12ATO20Infotainment services
F14ATO40Blower control
F16MINI7,5Telephone
F22ATO15Charging cable for the trailer
F23JCASE30Electric glass roof
F24ATO40Exterior lights, right
F26ATO30Seat heating
F27ATO30Interior lighting
F28ATO25Left trailer controller unit
F38ATO25Right trailer controller unit
F40ATO20Cigarette lighter, electrical socket
F42ATO40Central locking
F44ATO15Trailer controller unit
F47ATO15Rear wiper
F51ATO25Seat heating at rear
F53ATO30Rear window heating
The electric windows and the electrically adjustable seats may be secured with circuit
breakers which switch on again automatically a few seconds after the overload, e.g. frozen
windows, has been rectified.
Observe the installation position. Factory-fitted fuse location as shown in illustration ⇒ Fig. 211.
Fuse tables for fuses in the engine compartment
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Fig. 212 Engine compartment: fuse layout.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The table shows the fuse locations of the electrical equipment relevant for the driver. The first
column in the table contains the location. The other columns contain the fuse designs, the amp
rating and the consumer protected by the fuse.
Fuse
location
⇒ Fig. 212
Fuse
design
Amp
rating
Electrical consumers
F6ATO5Brake light sensor
F14JCASE40Windscreen heating
F15ATO15Horn
F19ATO30Windscreen wipers
F37ATO20Auxiliary heater
Depending on the version and specification of your vehicle, the fuse numbers and positions
may differ to those given in the table. If necessary, ask a qualified workshop for the exact fuse
layout. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.
Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 213 Blown fuse: flat blade fuse, JCASE® fuse.
Fig. 214 Remove or insert fuse with plastic pliers: : flat blade fuse, : JCASE® fuse.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Fuse designs
•Standard flat blade fuse (ATO).
•Small flat blade fuse (MINI).
•JCASE fuse.
Colour coding of fuses
ColourAmp rating in ampere (ATO
/ MINI)
Amp rating in ampere
(JCASE)
Black1
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ColourAmp rating in ampere (ATO
/ MINI)
Amp rating in ampere
(JCASE)
Orange5
Brown7,5
Red1050
Blue1520
Yellow2060
White or clear25
pink3030
Green3040
Light green40
pink3030
Preparation
•Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.
•Open the appropriate fuse box ⇒ Fuses in the dash panel.
Detecting a blown fuse
•Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.
•If a flat blade fuse (ATO, MINI) has blown, this can be recognised from the top and side
through the transparent housing by the fact that the metal strip has melted ⇒ Fig. 213.
•If a JCASE fuse is blown, the melted metal strip can be seen from the top through the
transparent housing ⇒ Fig. 213.
Changing a fuse
•If applicable, take the plastic pliers ⇒ Fig. 214① out of the fuse box cover.
•Push the plastic pliers suitable to the fuse design ⇒ Fig. 214① or ⇒ Fig. 214① onto
the fuse from the side.
•Remove the fuse
•If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same
markings) and same size ⇒.
•Once the new fuse is inserted, put the plastic pliers back in the cover.
•Fit the fuse box cover.
Jump starting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Jump lead connection point (earth connection)
⇒ Jump lead connection point (positive terminal)
⇒ Jump starting the vehicle
If the engine fails to start because the 12-volt vehicle battery is flat, the discharged battery can be
connected to the 12-volt battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Suitable jump leads are needed for jump starting. The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
for petrol engines and at least 35 mm for diesel engines.
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•Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal (+) of the vehicle battery
providing assistance ⇒ Fig. 217②.
•On the vehicle with the flat 12-volt battery, connect the other end of the black jump lead
⇒ Fig. 217③ preferably to the jump lead connection point (earth connection), or otherwise to a
solid metal part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder block, or to the cylinder block itself ⇒
.
•Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the
engine compartment.
Connecting jump leads (vehicles with 12-volt battery in the luggage
compartment)
The jump leads should only be connected in the order A – B – C – D⇒ Fig. 218.
•Switch off the ignition in both vehicles ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
•Fold open the cover of the jump lead connection point in the engine compartment ⇒ Jump lead 
connection point (positive terminal).
•Connect one end of the red jump lead to the jump lead connection point (positive terminal) (+)
of the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery ⇒ Fig. 218①⇒.
•Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal (+) of the vehicle battery
providing assistance ⇒ Fig. 218②.
•On the vehicle with the 12-volt battery providing assistance, connect one end of the black jump
lead ⇒ Fig. 218③ preferably to the jump lead connection point (earth connection), or
otherwise to a solid metal part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder block, or to the cylinder
block itself.
•On the vehicle with the flat 12-volt battery, connect the other end of the black jump lead
⇒ Fig. 218③ preferably to the jump lead connection point (earth connection), or otherwise to a
solid metal part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder block, or to the cylinder block itself ⇒
.
•Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the
engine compartment.
Starting the engine
•Start the engine of the vehicle providing assistance and let it run at idle.
•Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery and wait two or three
minutes until the engine is running smoothly.
Removing the jump leads
•Before disconnecting the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights if they are switched
on.
•Turn on the blower of the air conditioning system or the heating and fresh air system and the
rear window heating in the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery. This helps to
minimise voltage peaks which are generated when the leads are disconnected.
•When the engine is running, the jump leads should be removed only in the order
D – C – B – A⇒ Fig. 217 or ⇒ Fig. 218.
•Close the battery cover or fold back the cover of the jump lead connection point ⇒ Jump lead 
connection point (positive terminal).
•Go to a qualified workshop and have the 12-volt vehicle battery checked.

Tow-starting or towing
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Notes on tow-starting and towing
⇒ Fitting the rear towing eye
⇒ Fitting the front towing eye
⇒ Fitting the front towing eye (R-Line)
⇒ Driving notes when towing
Tow-starting is where a vehicle is started from it being set in motion by a vehicle that is hitched up
to it.
Towing is where a vehicle that cannot be driven is pulled away with the aid of another vehicle.
Observe any legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
For technical reasons, vehicles with a discharged 12-volt battery must not be towed.⇒ Jump 
starting
Vehicles with Keyless Access must only be towed with the ignition switched on.
Towing a vehicle when the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on discharges the 12-
volt vehicle battery. Depending on the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery, the drop in voltage
can be large enough after just a few minutes that electrical consumers in the vehicle will no longer
function, e.g. the hazard warning lights.
Jump starting the vehicle incorrectly can cause the 12-volt vehicle battery to explode,
which can lead to serious injuries. Please observe the following in order to reduce the risk
of the 12-volt vehicle battery exploding:
•All work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious
chemical burns, fire or electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety
information before carrying out any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle battery ⇒ 12-
volt vehicle battery.
•Always wear suitable eye protection and gloves and never lean over the 12-volt vehicle
battery.
•Attach the connector cables in the correct order – the positive cable first, followed by
the negative.
•Never connect the negative cable to parts of the fuel system or to the brake lines.
•The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to touch. The jump
lead attached to the positive terminal on the 12-volt vehicle battery must not touch
electrically conductive parts of the vehicle.
•m/k/a995MK Vehicles with battery in the engine compartment: check the battery
window on the 12-volt vehicle battery. Use a torch for this if necessary. If the display is
light yellow or colourless, do not jump start the vehicle. Seek expert assistance.
•Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the 12-volt vehicle battery. The explosive
gas emitted from the 12-volt vehicle battery could be ignited by sparks.
•Do not carry out jump starting if the 12-volt vehicle battery is damaged or if it is or has
ever been frozen.
WARNING
Once the vehicle has been successfully jump-started, go to a qualified workshop and have
the 12-volt vehicle battery checked.
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